Support

Become a Member

Individual supporters like you help to fill the Museum with wonder, discovery, and joy for all. Join or renew today and enjoy free exhibition admission, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store and Iris restaurant, and so much more. Or, give a Gift Membership box set to the art lover in your life!

QUESTIONS?

Contact the Membership Department with questions about your membership, member events, or for information on joining the Museum.

Membership Levels

As a member you'll enjoy free admission to exhibitions, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store and Iris restaurant, and so much more! Memberships are good for one year, beginning when the membership is purchased and lasting 12 consecutive months. For Patron level and above memberships, you may waive your benefits; in that case your membership becomes 100 percent tax deductible, and no sales tax will be charged.

Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions

Personalized membership card

Fully tax deductible

An individual (senior discount) is available for ages 65 and over (subtract $10 from Individual membership).

An Individual (educator) membership is available to full-time teachers, which includes additional mailings about upcoming educational programs, lectures, and events, including Educators eNews (subtract $10 from Individual membership).

Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions

Two personalized membership cards

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

New Benefit: Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Leadership Levels

Members at the Fellow, Director’s Circle, Humber Society, and Collectors Cabinet levels offer support at these significant amounts with the philanthropic needs of the Museum in mind. Leadership-level members enjoy additional social, educational, and travel opportunities as well as updates on the collection, upcoming exhibitions, and the Museum’s art acquisitions. Leadership-level memberships are for 12 consecutive months.

The Fellow level of membership demonstrates a philanthropic dedication to the Museum and its programs and services.

All Benefactor Membership privileges for two people

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

Free admission for two to one summer concert

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

​Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception

Invitation to the annual Director’s Circle’s spring event and the Humber Society dinner in the fall

One free exhibition catalogue or art book

$954.90 is tax deductible

For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception

Invitation to the Humber Society dinner in the fall

One free exhibition catalogue or art book

​Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event

Free admission for two to two summer concerts

Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events

$2,454.90 is tax deductible

For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.

Humber Society members provide support that helps enhance the Museum’s national and international reputation.

All Director’s Circle level privileges for two people

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception

One free exhibition catalogue or art book

​Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event

​Free admission for two to three summer concerts

​​Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events

Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Complimentary admission for two to the Humber Society dinner in the fall

A curator-led preview tour of select exhibitions

Travel opportunities with the Museum director to tour museums and view private collections

$5,164.90 is tax deductible

For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.

Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under

Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household

50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders

Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies

Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series

Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.

Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception

One free exhibition catalogue or art book

Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event

Complimentary admission for two to the Humber Society dinner in the fall

Free admission for two to three summer concerts

Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events

A curator-led preview tour of select exhibitions

Travel opportunities with the Museum director to tour museums and view private collections

​Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration

PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Complimentary admission for two to a new director’s event recognizing cumulative annual giving of $10,000 and higher

$8,894.90 is tax deductible

For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.